Fonts like Montserrat

The closest fonts to Montserrat are Poppins, Outfit and Urbanist, all free geometric sans serifs with a full range of weights. Montserrat is itself the best free alternative to Gotham.

  • 6 free fonts
  • Free for commercial use
  • Updated November 2026

At a glance

FontMatchWeightsItalicsBest for
PoppinsClose match100 to 900YesGeometric branding
OutfitClose match100 to 900NoFriendly geometric branding
UrbanistClose match100 to 900YesGeometric UI with italics
Red Hat DisplaySimilar feel300 to 900YesConfident headlines
FigtreeSimilar feel300 to 900YesFriendly UI and body text
Plus Jakarta SansSimilar feel200 to 800YesCrisp modern branding

The 6 closest fonts to Montserrat

Same widths: drawn to the same letter widths, so nothing reflows. Close match: nearest look. Similar feel: same mood, different details.

  1. Poppins

    Close match

    Best alternative

    Geometric with round O's and a full range of weights. A little narrower than Montserrat.

  2. Outfit

    Close match

    Rounder and softer, with weights from 100 to 900.

  3. Urbanist

    Close match

    A clean geometric sans with italics.

  4. Red Hat Display

    Similar feel

    Confident and wide, good for headlines.

  5. Figtree

    Similar feel

    Friendlier and easier to read at small sizes.

  6. Plus Jakarta Sans

    Similar feel

    A crisper, more modern geometric sans.

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About Montserrat

Montserrat was designed by Julieta Ulanovsky, inspired by old posters and signs in the Montserrat neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is free on Google Fonts.

Designed by
Julieta Ulanovsky
License
Free on Google Fonts
Closest match
Poppins
See Montserrat on Fontpair

Questions about Montserrat

Is Montserrat free?

Yes. Montserrat is free on Google Fonts, including for commercial use.

What font is similar to Montserrat?

Poppins, Outfit and Urbanist are the closest.

Is Montserrat similar to Gotham?

Yes. Montserrat is the closest free font to Gotham.

What font pairs well with Montserrat?

Montserrat pairs well with a slab serif like Arvo.

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